Brazilian wonderkid Zezinho snubs Arsenal switch in favour of Santos

Zezinho: In action during the FIFA Under 17 World CupBrazil Under 17 starlet Zezinho has closed the door on a summer move to Arsenal by agreeing a move to link up with Robinho at Santos. The highly-rated midfielder was being lined up for a move to the Emirates Stadium after impressing on trial in north London, but negotiations with his club Juventude has proved difficult. The struggling club, relegated to the Brazilian third division for 2010, were asking £7million and rejected two bids from the Gunners of £1.5m and £2.75m. There are further complications because Juventude own only 70 per cent of his rights, with the rest in the hands of his agent. The Gunners remain interested, but Zezinho is finalising a two-year loan which Santos insist cannot be broken at the end of the Barclays Premier League season. Santos director of football Pedro Conceicao Luis Nunes said: 'He will not leave in the next European transfer window. As the player comes with an already agreed price, we will have the chance to buy him later.'  Robinho: In Europe, the coach sends you out to run. Here in Brazil, I play.VIDEO SPECIAL: Robinho marks his Santos return with cheeky winnerPICTURE SPECIAL: Pele parades Robinho as City flop arrives at SantosARSENAL FC

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